Labconco PuriCare Bedding Disposal Stations User Manual

User’s Manual

PuriCare
Stations

Models
3840000

™

Bedding Disposal

3840020

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Copyright © 2003, 2007 Labconco Corporation. All rights reserved.

The information contained in this manual and the accompanying products are copyrighted and all rights
reserved by Labconco Corporation. Labconco Corporation reserves the right to make periodic design
changes without obligation to notify any person or entity of such change.

Warranty

Labconco provides a warranty on all parts and factory workmanship. The warranty includes areas
of defective material and workmanship, provided such defect results from normal and proper use of
the equipment.

The warranty for all Labconco products will expire one year from date of installation or two years
from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner, except the following;

• Purifier® Delta® Series Biological Safety Cabinets and PuriCare® Lab Animal Research
Stations carry a three-year warranty from date of installation or four years from date of
shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner.

• SteamScrubber® & FlaskScrubber® Glassware Washers carry a two-year warranty from
date of installation or three years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is
sooner.

• Blood Drawing Chairs carry a ten year warranty.

• Carts carry a lifetime warranty.

• Glassware is not warranted from breakage when dropped or mishandled.

This limited warranty covers parts and labor, but not transportation and insurance charges. In the
event of a warranty claim, contact Labconco Corporation or the dealer who sold you the product. If
the cause is determined to be a manufacturing fault, the dealer or Labconco Corporation will repair
or replace all defective parts to restore the unit to operation. Under no circumstances shall
Labconco Corporation be liable for indirect, consequential, or special damages of any kind. This
statement may be altered by a specific published amendment. No individual has authorization to
alter the provisions of this warranty policy or its amendments. Lamps and filters are not covered by
this warranty. Damage due to corrosion or accidental breakage is not covered.

Returned or Damaged Goods

Do not return goods without the prior authorization from Labconco. Unauthorized returns will not be
accepted. If your shipment was damaged in transit, you must file a claim directly with the freight carrier.
Labconco Corporation and its dealers are not responsible for shipping damages.

The United States Interstate Commerce Commission rules require that claims be filed with the delivery
carrier within fifteen (15) days of delivery.

Limitation of Liability

The disposal and/or emission of substances used in connection with this equipment may be governed by
various federal, state, or local regulations. All users of this equipment are required to become familiar with
any regulations that apply in the user’s area concerning the dumping of waste materials in or upon water,
land, or air and to comply with such regulations. Labconco Corporation is held harmless with respect to
user’s compliance with such regulations.

Contacting Labconco Corporation

If you have questions that are not addressed in this manual, or if you need technical assistance, contact
Labconco’s Customer Service Department or Labconco’s Product Service Department at 1-800-821-5525
or 1-816-333-8811, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Central Standard Time.

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
About This Manual 2
Typographical Conventions 3
Your Next Step 4

CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 5
Location Requirements 6
Electrical Requirements 6
Space Requirements 7
Overhead Clearance 7
Your Next Step 7

CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 9
Unpacking Your Bedding Disposal Station 10
PuriCare Components 11
Removing the Shipping Skid 11
Measuring the Inflow Velocity 13
Initial Certification 13
Your Next Step 13

CHAPTER 4: THEORY OF OPERATION AND

Prefilter 16

HEPA Filter 16
The Activated Carbon/Alumina Postfilter 17
Directional Airflow 18
Impellers 19
Speed Control 19
Airfoil, Baffle & Ductwork 19
Safety Precautions 20
Your Next Step 22

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CHAPTER 5: USING YOUR PURICARE 23
Starting the Station 23
Reading the Filter System Indicator 23

Working in Your PuriCare 24

Your Next Step 25

CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR PURICARE 27
Routine Maintenance Schedule 28
Service Operations 28
Speed Control Adjustment 31
Filter Indicator System Adjustment 32

HEPA Filter Replacement 33

HEPA Filter Leak Test Procedure 35
Inflow Velocity Test Procedure 37
Airflow Smoke Patterns 38
Motorized Impeller Replacement 38
Storage 39

CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING 41

APPENDIX A: BEDDING DISPOSAL STATION
COMPONENTS 43

APPENDIX B: BEDDING DISPOSAL STATION
DIMENSIONS 45

APPENDIX C: BEDDING DISPOSAL STATION
SPECIFICATIONS 47

Electrical Data 47
Impeller Specifications 47

APPENDIX D: QUICK CHART FOR THE PURICARE
BEDDING DISPOSAL STATION 51

APPENDIX E: REFERENCES 53

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 55

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco
PuriCare Bedding Disposal Station. Your PuriCare
product is designed to protect you and your laboratory
environment from aerosols. It is the result of
Labconco’s years of experience manufacturing
laboratory equipment, and many of its features were
suggested to us by users like you.

The PuriCare offers many unique features to enhance
safety, performance and ergonomics. To take full
advantage of them, please acquaint yourself with this
manual and keep it handy for future reference. If you
are unfamiliar with how bedding disposal stations
operate, please review Chapter 4: Theory of Operation
and Safety Precautions before you begin working in the
station. Even if you are an experienced user, please
review Chapter 5: Using Your Bedding Disposal
Station; it describes your PuriCare’s features so that
you can use the station efficiently.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

About This Manual

This manual is designed to help you learn how to
install, use, and maintain your bedding disposal station.

Chapter 1: Introduction provides a brief overview of
the bedding disposal station, explains the organization
of the manual, and defines the typographical
conventions used in the manual.

Chapter 2: Prerequisites explains what you need to do
to prepare your site before you install your disposal
station. Electrical and service requirements are
discussed.

Chapter 3: Getting Started contains the information
you need to properly unpack, inspect, install, and
certify your disposal station.

Chapter 4: Theory Of Operation And Safety
Precautions explains how the PuriCare operates and the

appropriate precautions you should take when using the
station.

Chapter 5: Using Your PuriCare discusses the basic
operation of your station. Information on how to
prepare, use and shut down your PuriCare are included.

Chapter 6: Maintaining Your PuriCare explains how to
perform routine maintenance on your disposal station.
Information on how to safely disinfect the interior of
your station and replace the lamps are included.

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting contains a table of
problems you may encounter while using your disposal
station including the probable causes of the problems
and suggested corrective actions.

Appendix A: Bedding Disposal Station Components

contains labeled diagrams of all of its components.

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Appendix B: Bedding Disposal Station Dimensions

contains comprehensive diagrams showing all of the
dimensions for the PuriCare model.

Appendix C: Bedding Disposal Station Specifications
contains the electrical requirements for the Bedding
Disposal Station. Wiring diagrams for both the 115V
and 230V models are also included.

Appendix D: Quick Chart for the PuriCare Bedding
Disposal Station provides useful operating

specifications.

Appendix E: References lists the various resources
available that deal with biosafety.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Typographical Conventions

Recognizing the following typographical conventions
will help you understand and use this manual:

• Book, chapter, and section titles are shown in italic
type (e.g., Chapter 3: Getting Started).

• Steps required to perform a task are presented in a
numbered format.

• Comments located in the margins provide
suggestions, reminders, and references.

• Critical biosafety information is presented in
boldface type in paragraphs that are preceded by the
biosafety icon. Failure to comply with the
information following a biosafety icon may result in
illness or death.

• Critical information is presented in boldface type in
paragraphs that are preceded by the exclamation
icon. Failure to comply with the information
following an exclamation icon may result in injury
to the user or permanent damage to your bedding
disposal station.

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• Critical information is presented in boldface type in
paragraphs that are preceded by the wrench icon.
These operations should only be performed by a
trained certifier or contractor. Failure to comply
with the information following a wrench icon may
result in injury to the user or permanent damage to
your bedding disposal station.

• Important information is presented in capitalized
type in paragraphs that are preceded by the pointer
icon. It is imperative that the information contained
in these paragraphs be thoroughly read and
understood by the user.

Your Next Step

If your PuriCare needs to be installed, proceed to
Chapter 2: Prerequisites to ensure your installation site
meets all of the requirements. Then, go to Chapter 3:
Getting Started for instructions on how to install your
bedding disposal station and make all of the necessary
connections.

If you would like to review how the bedding disposal
station operates, go to Chapter 4: Theory Of Operation
And Safety Precautions.

For information on the operational characteristics of
your bedding disposal station, go to Chapter 5: Using
Your PuriCare.

If your bedding disposal station is installed and you
need to perform routine maintenance on the station,
proceed to Chapter 6: Maintaining Your PuriCare.

Refer to Chapter 7: Troubleshooting if you are
experiencing problems with your PuriCare.

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Before you install your Bedding Disposal Station, you
need to prepare your site for installation. Carefully
examine the location where you intend to install your
station. You must be certain that the area is level and
of solid construction. In addition, a dedicated source of
electrical power must be located near the installation
site.

Carefully read this chapter to learn:

• the location requirements for your installation
site.

• the electrical power requirements for your
installation site.

• the space requirements for your installation site.

Refer to Appendix C: Bedding Disposal Station
Specifications for complete station electrical and
environmental conditions, specifications and
requirements.

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Location Requirements

The PuriCare should be located away

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from traffic patterns, doors, fans,
ventilation registers, fume hoods and
any other air-handling device that
could disrupt its airflow patterns. All
windows in the room should be closed.
Figure 2-1 shows the optimum
location for the PuriCare.

Figure 2-1

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Electrical Requirements

The different PuriCare models have the following
electrical requirements:

Model # Requirements

38400- 00-09 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 5 Amps
38400- 20-29 230 VAC, 50 Hz, 3 Amps

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All PuriCare Stations with model numbers ending in –
00 to –09 are designed for operation at 115 volts, 60Hz,
alternating current. PuriCare Stations with model
numbers ending in –20 to –29 are designed for
operation at 230 +/- 20 volts, 50 Hz alternating current.
A dedicated outlet with a circuit breaker rated at 10
amps should be located as close as possible to the right
rear side of the station.

Always follow the plug
manufacturer’s instructions for the

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proper assembly and testing of the
plug and power cord.

Space Requirements

The dimensions for the different models are shown in
Appendix B: Bedding Disposal Station Dimensions.

Chapter 2: Prerequisites

Overhead Clearance

In order for the bedding disposal station to operate
properly, there must be at least six inches (150 mm)
clearance from any overhead obstructions when the
station is in its final operating position.

Your Next Step

After you have determined that the location you have
selected accommodates the installation and operational
requirements of your station, you are ready to begin
installation. Proceed to Chapter 3: Getting Started.

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Now that the site for your bedding disposal station is
properly prepared, you are ready to unpack, inspect,
install, and certify it. Read this chapter to learn how to:

• unpack and move your PuriCare.

• set up the station.

• connect the electrical supply source.

• arrange certification.

Depending upon which model you are installing, you
may need common plumbing and electrical installation
tools in addition to a 3/4" wrench, a flat-blade
screwdriver, and a Phillips screwdriver.

The Bedding Disposal Station weighs

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approximately 400 lbs. (182 kg). The
carton allows for lifting with a
mechanical lift truck or floor jack. If
you must lift the PuriCare manually,
use at least four (4) persons and follow
safe-lifting guidelines.

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The United States
Interstate Commerce
Commission rules
require that claims be
filed with the delivery
carrier within fifteen (15)
days of delivery.

Unpacking Your Bedding
Disposal Station

Carefully unpack your PuriCare and inspect it for
damage that may have occurred in transit. If your unit
is damaged, notify the delivery carrier immediately and
retain the entire shipment intact for inspection by the
carrier.

DO NOT RETURN GOODS
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Do not discard the carton or packing material for your
PuriCare until you have checked all of the components
and installed and tested the unit.

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AUTHORIZATION OF LABCONCO.
UNAUTHORIZED RETURNS WILL
NOT BE ACCEPTED.

IF YOUR STATION WAS DAMAGED
IN TRANSIT, YOU MUST FILE A
CLAIM DIRECTLY WITH THE
FREIGHT CARRIER. LABCONCO
CORPORATION AND ITS DEALERS
ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
SHIPPING DAMAGES.

Do not remove the PuriCare from its
shipping skid until it is ready to be
placed into its final location. Move the
unit by placing a flat, low dolly under
the shipping skid, or by using a floor
jack.

DO NOT MOVE THE STATION BY
TILTING IT ONTO A HAND TRUCK.

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PuriCare Components

Labconco manufactures bedding stations for operation
on 115V or 230V.

Locate the station model you received in the following
group of tables. Verify that the components listed are
present and undamaged.

Catalog # PuriCare Description

3840000 Bedding Disposal Station, 115 VAC
3840020 Bedding Disposal Station, 230 VAC

Plus the Following:

Part # Component Description

3785900 User’s Manual
Power Cord
(4) Caster Wheels
(4) Flat Washers
(4) Lock Washers
(4) Hex Nuts

If you did not receive one or more of the components
listed for your PuriCare, or if any of the components are
damaged, contact Labconco Corporation immediately
for further instructions.

Chapter 3: Getting Started

Preparing the Station for
Operation

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

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THE STATION (LABCONCO P/N

1058500) ARE ATTACHED TO THE
FRONT PANEL OF THE PURICARE.
IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE
MISSING OR UNCLEAR, CONTACT
LABCONCO AT 800-821-5525.

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Before Turning on the Unit:

1. Remove the postfilter from its holder on top of the
station by pulling it forward, as shown in Figure
3-3.

2. Remove the clear plastic wrapping off of the filter.

3. Reinstall the postfilter, orienting it as shown by the
flow arrows on the filter frame. Push the filter back
into position until it stops.

Figure 3-3

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Measuring the Inflow
Velocity

Inflow values and measurement
procedures for the PuriCare are
described fully in Chapter 6:
Maintaining Your PuriCare.

Initial Certification

Prior to use, all PuriCare stations should be certified by
a qualified certifier. Under normal operating
conditions, the PuriCare stations should be recertified at
least annually and when serviced. The certifier should
perform the following tests:

• HEPA Filter Leak Test

• Inflow Velocity Test

• Airflow Smoke Patterns

If you have any questions regarding certification
agencies or need assistance in locating one, contact
Labconco’s Product Service Department at 1-800-522­7658 or 816-333-8811.

Chapter 3: Getting Started

Your Next Step

After your PuriCare has been installed and certified,
you are ready to proceed to Chapter 4: Theory Of
Operation And Safety Precautions.

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